It is almost that time of year again—a time to celebrate the joy of the Christmas season. Before we festively gather to fa, la, la with family and friends, let’s consider who the father of joy is. Think beyond the obvious answer. Certainly, without Jesus genuine joy is not Continue Reading
Sometimes the Shortest Route Isn’t the Safest
Today’s Monday’s Marinate we explore why the shortest route isn’t necessarily the safest. Have you ever thrown a figurative tantrum, because you aren’t where you want to be yet? Maybe it was a literal tantrum (shhh we won’t tell anyone). Maybe you’ve gotten mad at yourself. Continue Reading
Hope Harvested from a Heart of Gratitude
With the approach of Thanksgiving, we see people’s thoughts meander toward gratitude. Hopefully, we maintain our thankful thinking beyond a day which fosters a heart of thanksgiving. Hopefully, our hearts remember all we have been blessed with, even if we’ve experienced trials Continue Reading
Rocky Road of Redemption
For this Monday’s Marinate we see God’s plan of redemption at work. When situations seem done for, dead even, God breathes new life. There are many examples of God’s redemptive works in Scripture and in the testimonies of Christ-followers, turned from sin to salvation. We Continue Reading